Short Story: Bisco

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From the foot of the mountain, the soft clouds can be seen so clearly. Stretched out to all corners of the horizon and made it more beautiful. The white lump looks like soft cotton that is comfortable to sit on. If angels exist, they must be playing casually up there.

Even the trees that grow at the foot of the mountain look so sturdy. Lush and lush green. Indeed, it must be like this. Beauty and life must always grow and expand.

Two men are seen making their way. Armed with one large carrier on their backs. Looks tired. But keep walking with a smile toward the top of the mountain. They didn't give up.

Bisco and Edo. Two people who have quite a lot of life experience. A pair of longtime friends who are finally enjoying their weekend together. A trip full of memories after so long not doing it together.

They walk side by side with beautiful scenery, and fresh air, and meet friendly villagers. Exchanging smiles, and keep walking.

"Come on, can." Bisco extended his right hand to Edo. Helping his best friend get through steep streets with big rocks blocking them.

Edo accepted his help. Passing through large piles of boulders is quite easy. Difficult things will feel lighter if people want to help each other.

A steep road with a right or left side is a ravine. Likewise with muddy soil or thorns from dense plants that block. Met some wild animals. Monkey. Squirrel. Snake. Until almost being chased by a dog. They didn't give up.

But the struggle paid off after a few hours of hard work. They can reach the top of the mountain. It was as if his tiredness disappeared instantly and turned fresh again after seeing the amazing sight. They stand higher than the clouds! A view that can only be seen from the top. As far as the eye can see are clouds and clouds and clouds like fluffy cotton wads flying to and fro. With sunlight and wind that turns out to be so beautiful when seen by ordinary eyes.

Several flags appear to have been planted. It looks amazing with the wind that makes it flutter dashingly. Showing his pride and joy after quite a long journey.

"Look at that Bisco! We've finally made it to the top!" Ed looked happy. He immediately walked to a place with the most beautiful scenery and excitedly shouted at the top of his lungs, blowing away all the emotions that had been held back during the trip. Until fatigue and happiness unite in his heart. "We'll have to take pictures here!" Edo added.

Bisco looks calmer. He replied to the greeting with a smile. He felt a distinct sense of relief after arriving at the peak of his journey. The goal is almost reached.

Edo planted his pride flag. A sign that he has succeeded in conquering the peak. Also immediately intend to capture the moment with the camera on his cell phone.

It's just that when Edo tried to think of a position with the best view. Bisco suddenly hit him. Such a powerful blow. Right between Edo's cheek and nose.

Edo was flustered. The hard punch powered by the strong arm succeeded in crushing the face. Leaving blue bruises and also drops of blood from the nose. Even his face almost collided with a pile of rocks on the ground.

"WHAT DO YOU MEAN? BISCO!" Edo shouted angrily. While in pain. His hands felt his face which was sore after being hit with a fist.

"LET'S KILL EACH OTHER. DON'T STAY STILL WHEN YOU'RE BEAT. LET'S REPEAT OUR OLD HABITS. KILL PEOPLE WHO DESERVE TO KILL. LIKE WHEN WE WERE STILL CRIMINALS."

"You're crazy! We've changed."

"You're crazy. You're my close friend and fucked my wife even though I trusted you! You bastard!"

"Isn't it natural for us to share? Just like when you used to sleep with Siska!"

"But Mega is my wife. Not a girlfriend. And about Siska, it's been a very long time!"

Edo just stared at Bisco silently.

"Come on hit me. Don't stand still. I hit your face and you hit my eyes. We kill each other. We go back to the old rules. Solving things with blood."

Ed was getting angry. He didn't expect Bisco to do that.

"I'll teach you how to punch if you've forgotten how!" said Bisco as he walked to Edo. He clenched his fists hard. But this time it was avoided.

Even Edo managed to counter the blow quickly. He hit Bisco's face with his right elbow. Hard. Until Bisco looked dizzy for a few seconds.

Bisco lost control. He looked in pain and had difficulty moving.

"Okay if that's what you want!" said Ed. While immediately he grabbed the stone that was at his side. Then smacked it hard against Bisco's head while he was off guard.

Bag!

Blood flowed from the head. Fresh red and falling from the sidelines of the hair. Bisco is in pain. He shouted loudly and angrily.

Bisco wasted no more time. Hit him again with a hard punch. Hit and hit again and hit again. Keep fighting and fighting.

They beat each other. Hit, parry, dodge, and counter.

Several times their kicks also collided with each other. The collision between feet and legs is hard. Bleeding and hurting each other. They shouted at each other and got angry at each other.

When he finally got tired of fighting, Edo managed to hit his head and make Bisco look dizzy. He didn't miss those few precious seconds. He immediately hit Bisco's face with his clenched right hand, followed by a punch with his left hand that caused Bisco to fall slightly before finally, Edo's knee added to the blow to the face. Then a flurry of punches with fast swings and heavy punches when Bisco lost his balance.

Stomach. Chest. Face. Stomach again. Face. Face. Head. Head. Head. Head, and a powerful kick to the chest.

Bisco fell.

But Edo immediately jumped on Bisco's body that was lying down. Prepared to punch his opponent in the face. His position greatly benefited him. He can hit freely. While Bisco can only withstand and receive attacks.

Face. Face. Face. Head. Cheek. Nose. Eye! "Feel! Feel! Kill!"

Bisco is battered. He was in pain from the difficulty of counterattacking. He could only endure and parry.

But finally, Bisco managed to avoid Edo's punch after pushing with his body and legs as hard as he could. Then shifted his legs so that he could strangle Edo's neck for a while. Until he fell over backward.

Now Bisco did not waste his chance at all. Instead of hitting Edo's face when he fell. Exactly like the position Edo had put him in.

Bag! Bag! Bag!

Bisco attacked with all his remaining strength. He used up all his energy. Bisco chose to continue to attack at one point. Edo's right cheek. Even Bisco can still hit even though his eyes are already painful to see. Some of his attacks were missed. But he kept hitting and hitting and hitting and hitting.

"Destroyed! Devastated! Devastated! Feel! This is for my wife! Bastard! Payback! Payback! Payback! For you!" While hitting him the words came out of his mouth.

Edo could only parry Bisco's punch with his hands before hitting him in the face. But the blow led to a point. Making the hand that fends off the pain move. Moreover, Edo's position was not beneficial. Every time he wanted to escape. Bisco held his body and kept Edo lying down. He was locked in and could do nothing but parry. And he couldn't possibly parry after his hand received a barrage of blows in the same place.

And Bisco kept hitting him.

"Come on, get back at me! Don't stand still when you get hit! Come on, hit! Let's kill each other!" Bisco shouted angrily and let out all his emotions. With words, and with a hard smack to the side of Edo's face. Again and again.

Edo was sprawled. He couldn't reply back. He couldn't even see or speak clearly.

When Bisco asked while punching and punching him in the face. The only reply he received was a red splash of blood. No sound at all.

Finally, Bisco felt tired after hitting a lot without a fight. Sweat, dust, and blood had mixed into his skin and hands. Gets up to stand up and walk somewhere leaving Edo lying down.

"You can marry my wife after this. I'm divorcing her," Bisco said. "That is if you survive and go home," he added, throwing the bag containing the equipment he was carrying onto Edo's weakened body.

Then the man left his best friend just like that. Returning home through beautiful and majestic natural scenery.

Walk among green vegetation full of life.